Why a little baby talk is good for your toddler
Have you ever heard someone say: “Don’t talk to your baby”? Parents of infants tell us they’ve been told this by friends, family members, and even...
Why do kids call their parents ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’?
One of us, Bethany, was behind in the grocery store a long time back and trying to catch up. She shouted out” “Mo”!” and was frustrated when...
From hidden women to influencers and individuals – putting mothers in the frame
As Mother’s Day approaches, there are many images of her. We are two mothers who also happen to be photographers. We think critically about how photography...
Mothers behind bars nurture relationships with visitors in this unusual prison garden
The leaves are rustling. You can hear children kicking the ball and plinking keys on a toy xylophone. People are laughing and talking. Imagine a prison. We did, and...
Everyday ethics: Should I visit my mother?
My family may drive from Boston to New York to visit my mother for a day. We think that if we sit with her outside, it will...
Paid parental leave needs an overhaul if governments want us to have ‘one for the country’
It’s time for Australia and New Zealand to assess whether their governments are doing enough. It’s important to ask if their governments are doing enough to encourage...
Women in work: how East Germany’s socialist past has influenced West German mothers
The general feeling when Germany was reunited thirty years ago was one of hope. Both parts of Germany felt a breeze of change. The German Democratic Republic (GDR),...
Dressed to kill: 6 ways horror folklore is fashioned in the movies
The famous saying goes, “Beauty comes with pain.” This phrase implies that to understand what society considers beautiful, you need to explore ugly things. Enter the horror film....
Mothers who earned straight A’s in high school manage the same number of employees as fathers who got failing grades
According to our peer-reviewed new study, mothers who excelled in school are given the same opportunities for leadership as fathers with the lowest grades. In their early to...
What causes miscarriages? A doctor explains why women shouldn’t blame themselves
One in four recognized pregnancies results in miscarriage. The would-be mother often feels sadness, anger, and guilt. Women often blame themselves when they lose a pregnancy. This can...